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Berks County
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Berks County offers a balance of urban bustle and rural charm, with a mix of historic towns, scenic parks, and cultural communities. The area is known for its lively arts scene, local fare, and proximity to outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania's countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
428,849
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.42°, -75.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$2,480
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$3,550
Cashless
87
English
99
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-1.3°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
-24.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1232 mm
Internet Speed
473 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RDG
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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